Senior Events Manager

Peninsula Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Group is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of its event programme. Based in London or Gibraltar, you will work with senior stakeholders to drive exceptional client experiences and governance across a fast-paced, global environment.

You will own the events strategy, manage budgets, and develop a high-performing team, delivering a premium events portfolio aligned to business objectives and brand positioning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading premium, relationship focused event programmes.
• Proven leadership capability, including coaching and team development.
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills, delivering at pace across priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the events strategy and annual programme aligned to business objectives and brand positioning.
• Establish portfolio planning, prioritisation and delivery cadence with clear objectives and success measures.
• Lead, coach and develop the Events Manager/Coordinator and set objectives.
• Provide senior oversight for flagship events with high production standards and stakeholder alignment.
• Own events governance, risk, timelines, communications and measurement from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Oversee budgets, vendor procurement, contracts, expenses and post-event reporting.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, scalability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Event strategy

Leadership

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Events Manager

Department: Marketing & Communications

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Steph Raikes-Cairns

Description

This role can be based out of London or Gibraltar.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Events / Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of Peninsula's event programme, setting the direction, standards and governance that ensure consistently exceptional client experiences.

Events are a critical component of Peninsula's relationship management activities. You'll work with senior stakeholders across the business and run a commercially disciplined, well-controlled portfolio that strengthens engagement, enhances Peninsula's reputation and supports the company’s broader business objectives.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic judgement, operational excellence, stakeholder management capabilities and experience delivering a premium events programme within a fast-paced, global environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the events strategy and annual programme, aligned to business objectives and company priorities, client needs and brand positioning
• Establish portfolio planning, prioritisation and delivery cadence, ensuring clear objectives, audiences, success measures and plans for each event
• Lead, coach and develop the Events Manager / Coordinator, setting objectives, managing performance and building capability / succession
• Provide senior oversight for flagship events, driving high production standards, clear workstream accountability and stakeholder alignment
• Own events governance, risk and compliance controls, timelines, communications and measurement frameworks from concept through to post-event evaluation
• Own financial oversight for assigned events, including budget development, vendor procurement, contract negotiation, expense management, reconciliation and post-event reporting
• Identify opportunities for innovation, scalability and continuous improvement, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving client expectations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive experience leading premium, relationship focused event programmes -
• Proven leadership capability, including driving high performance culture, coaching and team development
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills, with the ability to set standards and deliver at pace across multiple priorities
• Demonstrable senior stakeholder partnering and influencing skills
• Experience in growing hybrid event portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of influencing local stakeholders (non-events) to facilitate successful events